US Bridges

Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.6 Miles North of I78 · Structure no. 361445T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,009
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,993 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNye Avenue
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location1.6 Miles North of I78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72468, -74.22872
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,009 (2023)
Projected traffic10,993 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 9,009 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nye Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.